Hospice Social Worker — Admissions & Family Support

Avera at Home; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO day 1

5% retirement matching

Career development

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Avera at Home is seeking a Social Worker to plan, organize and implement social work services for medically and socially complex patients and their families in home hospice in Sioux Falls. You will assess needs, coordinate discharge planning, and provide counseling to patients and families as part of a compassionate care team.

Responsibilities include conducting interviews, developing therapy plans, documenting in EMR, and collaborating with case management and other disciplines to ensure

Qualifications

• Must be able to work specified hours and communicate effectively.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
• Ability to interact with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and families to assess home environment and health history.
• Develop therapy plans aligned with medical treatment and social services.
• Assist with discharge planning and placement decisions.
• Maintain EMR documentation and patient records.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary team for patient care.

Skills

Counseling

Interviewing

Family support

Education

Master's in Social Work

State social worker license

Active license in state of practice

Job description

Avera at Home is seeking a Social Worker to plan, organize and implement social work services for medically and socially complex patients and their families in home hospice in Sioux Falls. You will assess needs, coordinate discharge planning, and provide counseling to patients and families as part of a compassionate care team.

Responsibilities include conducting interviews, developing therapy plans, documenting in EMR, and collaborating with case management and other disciplines to ensure